GENERAL: Second-year player... a talented lineman who redshirted in his initial season in the Pitt State program... adjusted well to the collegiate level and enjoyed a productive spring camp... figures to contend for playing time at "strong" guard for the Gorillas this fall.

In 2007: Redshirt season.

In High School: A first-team Missouri Class 4A All-State selection as an offensive lineman as a senior at Carthage High School in 2006... a two-year first-team All-District performer (2005-06)... a three-year All-Conference pick (2004-06), earning first-team honors his final two seasons... helped CHS to a 9-2 record and a district title his senior season.

Personal: Born July 28, 1988... son of Mark and Cindy Cummins... a mathematics major.